The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1887-12-30

Two weeks had slipped away, and New
Years was near at hand, when, one morn
ing, Mr.. Dreswell arrived at his place of
business at the usual hour. 1t was early.
Mr. Dreswell always had his family up
betimes, impressing upon them that every
minute represented just SO many dollars
to him, and then began the arduous labors
Of the day by reading his paper for an
hour or so by the red hot Office stove.
Advertisements of holiday goods in large
type filled his eyes, and these recalled to
Mr. I)reswell his conversation with his
wife, and the impending doom of holiday
giving which hung over his own head.
1t was not that he was unable, out of his
plentiful means, to do this thing, nor that
his wife was not economical and sensible,
though her feelings on the matter never
even occurred to him. but he hated, on
principle, to give something for nothing,
and as he bestowed on his paper an angry
flip, he averred that it was all nonsense"
Then he took an easier position and con-
tinued his reading. Suddenly the door
opened, and lad put his head in.
"a bill, sur.''
ssWhere from?" said Mr.. Dreswell,
shortly.
''Racy's, SURF
s'What for?''
"Want the money, sur-takinconto'
stok, sur"
''I'lI come and see them about it."
The gentleman spoke promptly, but he
was greatly surprised. Mrs. Dresweu
always dealt for cash, and behold! here
were several expensive articles charged
against both his name and his express
orders Mr.. Dreswen was still rapt in
disgusted anazement when bill from
md fhaya N
Eighteenth avenue, and among the arti-
cles was O knitted shawl Ten minutes
later another man tramped in and found
the head of the firm in a condition SO
nearly bordering on insanity that he
was reioiced to get away uninjured.
AS for Mr. Dreswell he tore the long
towel off it's roller and bound it
tightly around his head to keep his
great brain from bursting. Then throwing
off his coat and cramming all his bills into
the crown of his shining high hat, he
dashed madly to the outer door, and sit
ting down in front of it, held the hat out
in both hands.
ssCome on,' he shouted, in bitter fury,
81 said she hadn't any will. Bring 'em
in. I told her she lacked will power
Pile 'em up. told her she ought to be
determined. Here ami I told her she
didn't know anything. Pm the very fool
they want, every timer
A couple Of frightened boys here
slipped in and contributed few hills
from various places, Mr.. Dreswell moan
ing and groaning increasingly. But he
paused presently to read note:
MY Own PRECIOUS LOVE- thought the
easiest way in regard to our holiday pres
ents was the best. They are all sent and
off nay mind, and feel quite happy. You
will surely approve of the bills, for they
are yery reasonable. Your own devoted
ond loving WIFE.
Swedish, Social Etiquette.
All through Sweden social intercourse is en-
numbered with much ceremonlous etiquette,
particularly among the landed gentry. The
three Scandinavian tongues employ the two
nersonal pronouns athou" and ayou," the first
familiarly, the second when speaking to a
mere acquaintance. But well bred Swedish
gentleman addressing a stranger will always,
with old fashioned courtesy, substitute the
eouivalent for Monsieur" regardless of hal
rowing repetitions, and where title Is de-
manded. even under the difficulties of rapid
sneecb. it is never for q moment omitted. AS
s,,ch noliteuess, however, in the end becomes
both monotonous and wearisome, they have
practical way of cutting the Gorttiaii knot
When casual acquaintanceship has ripened
into genial sympathy or mutual respect, your
Swedish friend at once proposes "A brother
hood This is distinct social ordeal, the
initiation to which demands special rite
The man who has requested the honor OF be-
coming your brother provides you with q
glass Of wine filled to the brim, he himself
bedding another; both rise, each linking the
right arm of each; looking one another boldly
In the eyes and pronouncing the words "Skal
bror!n the beakers are emptitsi. Hence you
are exrectel to use the pronoun thou, and
YOU take your stand on the footing OF
relationship Among the "reminiscences OF
this visit to Vermland is an evening when |
acquired no less than six new and staiwart
brothers On the subject of ancienne pollf-
esse. should mention, by the way, that there
Is well known Swedish gentleman who al
ways gives precedence to his own son, because
abe bas one ancestor more than his father =
The Cornhill.
There are two ministers IN the Flitieth